Origin
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
USA
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Gemini, Aries
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Planet
Venus, Mercury
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Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
Gold
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Deities
Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
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Not to wear with
Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
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Powers
Protection, Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
Taurus
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Talisman
Gemini
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
Hard
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
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Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.6021.653-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0040-0.00700.038-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Soothes the digestive system
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Emotional Healing